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Day trips around Trinidad and Holguin in Cuba

By AIRTRANSAT / 27 March 2018
Cuba is famed for its crystal clear waters and splendid stretches of white sand such as Varadero, the island’s longest beach. Many tourists are happily enjoying the all-inclusiveness of their tropical resort, but if resort lounging isn’t your thing, explore the cities around and dive into the local scene.

Exploring around Cayo Coco and Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba

By AIRTRANSAT / 21 March 2018
Lapped by the warm turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea and surrounded by thousands of islands and keys, Cuba is naturally gifted with a lush landscape and countless white sand beaches. Most visitors are drawn to the northern Cayos, as the majority of resorts and idyllic beaches are found there.

The Secret Behind the Colón Cemetery in Havana

By Mayssam Samaha / 13 March 2016
Comfortably settled at an outdoor café, we watch the carnival-like parade of Cuban transport. An ancient Chevrolet with impressive scarlet fins, a pale green Lada backfiring as it ambles by, a horse-drawn wagon whose occupants fly into the air with every step, a caballero atop his horse, and several bicycles: it is a typical scene, repeated daily all over Cuba, surely the world’s most eclectic automobile show

An Ernest Hemingway Kind of Day in Havana

By Dee Brun / 11 May 2015
Wondering where to go in Cuba? You could certainly lie on a lovely beach at an all-inclusive resort and drink fabulous cocktails all day. However, you could also get a little adventurous and see Cuba, specifically Havana, through the eyes of one of the most prolific writers in history.

Why You Need To Take a Cuba Family Vacation This Year

By Ayngelina Brogan / 19 February 2016
This winter is the perfect time to take a family vacation in Cuba. With mended ties to the US, this Caribbean island is likely to be a destination on the rise over the coming years, so now is the perfect opportunity to enjoy before the crowds arrive.

Cuba: Where Eras Collide

15 July 2015
Comfortably settled at an outdoor café, we watch the carnival-like parade of Cuban transport. An ancient Chevrolet with impressive scarlet fins, a pale green Lada backfiring as it ambles by, a horse-drawn wagon whose occupants fly into the air with every step, a caballero atop his horse, and several bicycles: it is a typical scene, repeated daily all over Cuba, surely the world’s most eclectic automobile show

Holguin, Cuba: From the Sea to the Mountains

23 June 2015
The sandy beaches, turquoise waters and mountains covered in tropical forest inspired the famous explorer to name this country “the most beautiful land that human eyes have ever seen”. Half a millennium later, the same idyllic landscape unfurls before our eyes at Cayo Saetia Island, near Holguin, Cuba.

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Top Excursions in Cuba

An excursion is the best way to explore a country and infuse a little excitement into your vacation! At Transat, we offer options for all tastes in each of our destinations. Whether you enjoy spa treatments, water sports, hiking, boat tours and museums, Transat can help you make the most of your vacation with our selection of excursions.

Catamaran Seafari

Relax on a lovely catamaran while sailing the turquoise waters surrounding Cayo Guillermo. Snorkel in the colourful coral reef and swim with tropical fish of all shapes and colours! Snorkelling equipment and drinks included. A wonderful experience that includes lobster, shrimp and chicken at lunchtime. Excellent gift idea for loved ones and newlyweds!

Jeep Safari

Enjoy a panoramic drive, watch a cockfight and head to Los Alamos for an ox-drawn carriage ride and a chance to try your hand at milking a cow. Savour tasty Creole cuisine and go for a refreshing dip in the crystalline river.

Special Havana

Depart to Havana, passing by a museum. Walking and sightseeing tour of Old Havana includes Cathedral Square, Arms Square, Old Square and Saint Francis de Asis Square. Free time for shopping. Then, lunch is served in a local restaurant. After lunch take a panoramic tour of Modern Havana to Revolution Square, the famous “Malecón” seawall promenade, Christopher Columbus Necropolis and the Vedado Residential area. Some time at leisure at the National Capitol building. Time to change to go see the show Tropicana, and dinner at a local restaurant.

Day tour to Viñales

Visit to the Viñales valley, declared World Heritage site by UNESCO. This day tour will bring to see a tobacco plantation, a prehistoric mural, boat ride along an underground river and much more. We will include a panoramic visit of the Viñales village and a delicious typical Cuban lunch with one drink.